HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 85-44 ORDINANCE NO.
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE WAIVING BUILDING PERMIT
FEES FOR REHABILITATION OF HOUSING FOR ELDERLY
AND HANDICAPPED HOMEOWNERS BY NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS.
WHEREAS, the "Christmas in April" Program is a nationally
recognized housing rehabilitation program that rehabilitates
sub-standard homes for elderly and handicapped persons; and,
WHEREAS, similar programs across the country have
targeted sub-standard housing in need of repair, buys tools and
materials and recruits volunteers to do the necessary work; and,
WHEREAS, local Jefferson County business leaders have
launched a volunteer program and set a goal of rehabilitating
thirty ( 30) homes in the area to improve the quality of life for
local elderly and handicapped homeowners; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the need and benefit
of a program such as the "Christmas in April" Program and in
support of this endeavor will assist in its success by waiving the
building permit fees associated with the rehabilitation work on the
homes targeted for Beaumont;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT nonprofit organizations which qualify for federal tax
exemption status which apply for building permits on April 26, 1985
for the rehabilitation of residential housing in Beaumont shall be
exempt from the payment of fees associated with the permits.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this
the day of ,4"-/ , 1985.
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